The average train between Limerick and Fota Station takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Limerick to Fota Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Limerick and Fota Station. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Fota Station at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Limerick to Fota Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Fota Station. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Fota Station station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Limerick to Fota Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Fota Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Limerick and Fota Station is 87.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Fota via Limerick Junction and Cork in around 3h.